The Biggest Ark: Survival Ascended News Has Nothing To Do With A DLC

DLC expansions might seem like the main thing to look forward to in the future of , but the most interesting update in the works is a different sort of thing entirely. already has a much clearer roadmap than most games, thanks to the fact that it follows a pre-established formula as a remake of The big focus is on delivering all of the DLC that the original game featured, although the core content will be free for anyone who purchased the game this time instead of racking up individual transactions again.

At the moment, much of the hype for future content is centered around , a desert-focused expansion that's been confirmed for a release on April 1, 2024. and should be following up in the near future, although an earlier estimate of Q1 2024 launches might need some adjustment. In total, there are 12 DLC packages from for to work through, so it's safe to say development on the title should be busy for quite some time.

The most recent Community Crunch update from the official blog talks about and some other upcoming content, butthe most interesting thing that it covers is a major update to the game's development kit. The devkit has been available for several months already, but so far its primary focus has been on giving players the tools to make mods and community content in the game. With the planned update, however, developer Studio Wildcard is attempting to into the hands of the community.

Although this could just sound like vague promises, Studio Wildcard makes it clear that it really does intend for players to have everything they need to make entirely new games using the system. A platformer will apparently be included as a sample, and the Community Crunch mentions a PvP dinosaur-fighting arena as a random idea for inspiration. players who are already veterans of might find this news welcome, as it should herald a much wider range of gameplay possibilities accessible through the game that could help freshen it up and keep it feeling new.

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